2026
Washington, DC, DC
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais that dramatically curtailed minority voters' ability to challenge electoral maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision limits the creation of majority-minority congressional districts, a key tool previously used to remedy voting discrimination in states.
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais that dramatically curtailed minority voters' ability to challenge electoral maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision limits the creation of majority-minority congressional districts, a key tool previously used to remedy voting discrimination in states.
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